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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1924
Page
9
A jumble of sports, politics, and cultural items. Veteran ball teams and transfers. British Sudanese talk shifts. I C purchase of locomotives and cars signals local shop work. Cedar Falls school conflict. Mary Herzing runs a cafeteria experiment. Chicago’s International Show. Galloway asset sale. Waterloo crime wave. art Ramble exhibits. Hi Y social scenes. Army Navy game dopes and pneumonia cures draw readers into a bustling daily feature.
Washington report explains the current congress is not the new body elected in November but the existing one facing routine appropriations. President Coolidge could call a special session after March 4, but many argue the March session should focus on spending bills while taxation remains a key long term issue. The piece notes uncertainty over whether any extra session will be needed and hints at possible debate over tax revisions and legislative timing.
In Elizabeth New Jersey W H Meyers a Melbourne Florida truck farmer wed Countess Marie Larisch Duchess von Wittelabach daughter of Duke Ludwig of Bavaria The Count Karl Larisch attended the wedding The former royal niece of Empress Elizabeth of Austria once known for her court life her poverty after the war led to the proposal and marriage plans with Meyers
Boston reports Charles Ponzi promoter of the four year old get rich quick scheme was arrested early this morning by immigration authorities on a warrant charging he is in the United States illegally. Deportation proceedings will begin at once, announced Immigration Commissioner John P. Johnson.
Washington November 29 Unprecedented drive will urge all to mail early for Christmas So postal workers can have Christmas Day at home Postmaster General New to start the appeal on a radio broadcast The campaign will use theatres newspapers and posters to spread the message In Kansas City two bandits assaulted a Twelfth Street bank messenger and stole 5000 in cash by forcing him down an alley away from a nearby traffic officer.
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday shows fair conditions at the start, with rain and snow arriving midweek and again toward the end. Temperatures will be moderate but variable, with notable fluctuations throughout the period.
United Press report from Chicago on November 29 says government witnesses will testify in federal court here next week against Charles R. Forbes former veterans bureau chief and John W. Thompson millionaire contractor jointly indicted for defrauding the government in veterans hospitals' construction. Defense contends Mortimer, a former government agent, misled Thompson and Forbes, casting them as innocent victims.
Chicago November 29 William J Fahy former posts office inspector and James Murray a local politician were convicted of conspiracy in the Rondout mail train robbery and sentenced to 25 years at Atlanta by Federal Judge Cliffe The aggregate sentence totals 177 years but will run concurrently so each man serves 24 years The courtroom heard denials of new trials for Murray and Fahy while other defendants had their sentences deferred
Columbus search for Jane Conley 25 missing on eve of wedding to Frank Streat of Philadelphia. Family suspects former suitor A C House sent telegram claiming fault and urging Frank not to come home. No word from Conley. police asked to assist in search as rumors of abduction spread.
A noon parade led by a police platoon and the Epworth Military seminary opened the Iowa State Older Boys conference in Waterloo. Bands from Waterloo and West High provided music, with colorful banners and city delegations. A banquet at 6:30 p.m. featured Rev. A. P. Blough and Dr. E. B. Steiner speaking on youth and faith, while Dr. Norman L. Wenderson discussed Jesus.
The Courier is to be delivered to your name before 5 30. If the paper is not received by then due to carrier or other error, call 5100 for a replacement copy. Phone calls to this office must reach by 6 30 p m.
Washington D C November 25 United States produced about 306 million dollars worth of soap up from 276 million in 1924, a rise of around one eighth. The department of commerce notes 1928 output sustains America as the leading soap producer and a major user of raw materials globally.
New York telegram dated November 29 from Emma Bailey Speer, president of the National Young Women’s Christian Association, extends heartfelt greetings to the Waterloo Y W C A. The message lauds the association as indispensable to national life and likens its work to leaven, pledging God’s grace and best wishes for growth and service by Young Women.
Ira Nelson Morris, former American minister to Sweden, is named consul general of Roumania in Chicago. President Coolidge has recognized him in the new post. His jurisdiction covers the states west of Chicago and is to be administered from Roumanian authorities in Washington.
Four youthful bandits robbed the Sam Pigeon grocery in Des Moines last night taking 255 dollars in cash and 2000 dollars worth of groceries. They locked the proprietor in a back room and fled. he was released when clerks arrived. Pigeon admitted it was a chilly alert.
Rev. Parker and Cadman D D pastor of Central Congregational Church Brooklyn named president of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America. The selection was made three weeks earlier at Atlantic City but accepting date remained.
Nashville Tenn Nov 23 Garner Nashville was elected president of the Wilson Ornithological club the national organization in annual session here yesterday Other officers elected included Thomas Whitney Atlantic Ia vice president and Kiam Rosen Ogden Ta councillor
Washington DC reports a 35 percent rise in pottery output over the last two years. Census bureau figures show products valued at 4,384,723 with wages totaling 46,470,208.
British forces bombarded the military hospital at Khartoum after Sudanese mutineers seized refuge there. Two British officers were killed and eight soldiers wounded as mutineers held out for about 24 hours before surrender. Reinforcements were heading to Khartoum amid reports the mutineers were real Sudanese troops unhappy with native officers' removal.
Lonston, Vex., Nov. 24. Two unidentified boy prisoners in Katy village jail were burned to death at midnight when a pine jail structure burned after they were caught riding a freight train. Fire believed started by the boys to keep warm.
Cedar Rapids Iowa Nov 28 Stephen Kleuph died in a local hospital after being crushed against his wagon by an automobile driven by Dewey Bolton on Marion boulevard. Bolton attempted to pass Kleuph but skidded on wet pavement and struck him, the impact pinning him to the wagon.
Chicago November 24 The international livestock exposition opens with record entries from breeders across the United States Canada Europe and South America. More than 11400 centile horses hogs and sheep are in stalls for contests starting Monday. Carrot class entries reach 254 as fat cattle seek grand championship. ROB BANKER HOME Burrela Des Moines reports a burglary at W A Luge cashier Capital City Stave bank with jewels valued at 400
Fort Worth dispatch reports Gov. Ma Ferguson plans two outfits for the gubernatorial inaugural events, one simple for oath ceremonies and an evening gown for the ball. She jokes about dance permissiveness, cites Methodist calm, and clarifies no ban on dancing or smoking by female state workers while maintaining steady party order.
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